Comments on: Caramel Brownies

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:39:03 +0000

I just made these for enrichment (women’s organization), and they are super yummy! I sprinkled them with toffee bits just to add a little crunch and to hint at the yummy caramel underneath. Thanks for a great recipe!

By: Salt Lake City Caterer

Salt Lake City Caterer — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:49:28 +0000

Those do sound quite tasty and I can honestly say that I’ve never made anything besides the regular brownies, sometimes topped with minty frosting. Ill have to give those a try!
-Jack

By: Meghan

Meghan — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:03:58 +0000

Super Yummy! I used a Triple Chocolate Fudge cake mix and they were delicious. Thank you so much for sharing.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:34:11 +0000

Made these for Thanksgiving . . . except (don’t you love it when people say they made your recipe “except”?) . . . I sprinkled some chocolate chips on top when it was done. I thought that it looked like it needed a little something extra, so I sprinkled some (I’m guessing about 1 cup) on top and put it back into the warm (but turned-off) oven for a few minutes. The chocolate chips got a little goey, but it was wonderful! This recipe definitely is one that will be a staple!

Incidentally, my great aunt Edie used to make these when I was a kid. My grandma has made them a few times; I’m guessing she got Edie’s recipe. I have always loved them! Thanks for taking me back to my childhood . . . and reminding me of a beloved aunt!!!

By: Leigh Anne

Leigh Anne — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:33:23 +0000

Jennifer, I have no idea why they would not cook – they are gooey with the caramel but definitely cooked through. Have you checked the temperature of your oven lately? How thick was the layer of dough you put on top of the caramel?

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:21:42 +0000

I just made these this morning and I have a problem…they are like unbaked brownie dough. I even kept them in the oven for 23 minutes the 2nd time because I thought they looked undone. I used one bag of caramel bits. I rechecked the recipe and I used the exact amount of ingredients above. Does anybody have any idea what happened? They definitely do not look like the picture above!

By: Lisle

Lisle — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:03:11 +0000

I’ll have to hunt for the caramels… We’ve made this recipe for years (I won’t tell you the size of my thighs), but I use a Devil’s food cake mix, and I layer some toasted pecans right on top of the caramel and chocolate chips. Soooo yummy! The kids don’t have to eat any if they don’t like the nuts…

And they freeze VERY well, for those days when you just don’t have anyone to give them to.

By: Ann

Ann — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:30:17 +0000

Thanks for the recipe, Leigh Anne! I made the (dreaded) trip to WalMart for the Caramel Bits and it made making the brownies a snap!! I took them to a church workshop and they were gone in minutes.

By: DiDi

DiDi — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:54:59 +0000

My Wal-mart in Woodburn has them. $2.34 a bag.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:51:34 +0000

Can’t wait to make these! Do you think a regular old plain chocolate cake mix will taste good or does the german chocolate make it taste best?

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:44:21 +0000

Yes this is a great recipe, it’s one that I’ve had for years. I got it from a gourmet catering shop in PA when I was a teenager (only 15 or so short years ago). My only variation is dark chocolate or devils food cake mix.
My family only ever wants this kind of brownie from me and now my nephew (on a mission in MI) requests them from me there too!

By: Emmy

Emmy — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:08:22 +0000

These brownies look delicious! I just need to invite people over to share them so I don’t eat the whole pan! LOL Thanks for sharing another scrumptious recipe.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:16:22 +0000

These brownies are deeeelish! My son is allergic to nuts and eggs so this is the only “safe” brownie recipe we’ve come across and it’s such a hit in my house. Only thing is they are also called “Hundred Thousand Calorie Bars”… no joke! Thanks for the pointer on finding the caramel bits at Walmart. I’ll have to make a trip to find them. Going to Walmart is a nightmare in my world but if it makes my baking easier, I’ll give it a go!

By: Tamara

Tamara — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:26:37 +0000

Yum! Yum! We sent all the girls to camp one year by making thousands of these! They are to die for!

By: Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:11:33 +0000

yum, yum, yum, I have never made these. I’ll be keeping my eye open for caramels.

By: Loretta

Loretta — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:40 +0000

I found the caramel bits a couple of years ago @ Safeway in Tigard. Not sure if I’ve seen them again though. Haven’t made these brownies in a long time cause I can’t leave them alone so it’s better not to make them at all!! But they are so yummy!

By: Cara

Cara — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:05:59 +0000

Ok, so I haven’t made this recipe before. BUT, I have used caramels before, and you’re absolutely right, taking off the wrappers is the most time consuming part! I usually enlist my husband….ie, “the faster we get these caramels unwrapped, the sooner you can eat these delicious brownies I’m baking for you!” Works every time!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:05:55 +0000

I will be making these SOON! I have a bag of caramel bits that I purchased to make caramel apples for Halloween but haven’t been able to find tart apples here in Japan! I’m so happy you posted a recipe using caramel bits! Thanks Leigh Ann!

By: Joan Callaway

Joan Callaway — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:19:45 +0000

You’re right! The hardest part was unwrapping the caramels. I first had these at S.F. clothing market about 25 years ago at the Cherokee jean showroom – sinfully delicious!

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:02:15 +0000

My diet is crying right now. Man those look good.

By: Darilyn

Darilyn — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:39:16 +0000

That is a perfect recipe. Simple by yummy. I can’t wait to be the most popular mom on the block today.